Marchje Elementary test

Marchje & Andrew have completed a Dressage Anywhere test, it was judged by Barbara Amos, List 1 judge. They scored a fab 67.2%!
You can see the test here:

Well done you two!!

Dressage clinic booking form

As mentioned in previous posts, Dutch Dressage trainer Mark van de Donk will be returning to host another training clinic on the 18-19th August. 45 min sessions will be £65.

To book please download the following booking form and send with applicable payment to address on the form.
Mark van de Donk Booking Form
If you cannot download this form, please email Janice at fts@firtreestud.co.uk and we will send you a copy.

Thomas and Joey score a 9!

After 7 weeks Joey has now gone home with his mum. We worked out a strategy to help Joey develop. He is quite a complex character who is easily stressed if his environments routine is not kept to. That is not to say that things cant change, but it is how the change day to day is monitored at this stage. Joey also has some physical issues which means that he must be developed carefully. He has a capped hock and a possible minor tendon sheath issue. That said, he is a willing chap under saddle and has progressed nicely in his time with us.

Thomas and Joey had a go at Joeys first dressage test with us, Dressage Anywhere, Intro A. They scored 65.22% and also a 9 for some of their trot work!

You can see their test below. 

Arena Refurbishment 2012

This week we have undertaken an arena refurbishment adding 2.3 tonnes of Martin Collins award winning CLOPF arena fibre. CLOPF provides root structure to an existing surface, improving stability, allowing horses to move over it, not through it.
We are thrilled with the result of the addition of CLOPF to our exisiting Silica sand and rubber arena, and the liveries agree! Melanie with Darcey said " it feels softer and easier for Darcey to move freely on".

We are very pleased with this new addition to FTS, and  feel that this surface will reduce the impact on the horses joints during training.